Pronunciation: /əˈfræntʃaɪz/
verb to grant the rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote
A1 The king decided to affranchise the peasants and give them more rights.
A2 In some countries, people had to fight for years to affranchise women and allow them to vote.
B1 The government's decision to affranchise all citizens over the age of 18 was met with mixed reactions.
B2 The political party promised to affranchise marginalized communities and ensure their voices were heard in government.
C1 The movement to affranchise minority groups and promote equality faced many challenges but ultimately succeeded.
C2 The new law aimed to affranchise all individuals regardless of their background or social status, marking a significant step towards true democracy.
formal The government decided to affranchise women by granting them the right to vote.
informal The company will affranchise its employees with more flexible work hours.
slang I feel affranchised now that I have my own car and can go wherever I want.
figurative Reading books can affranchise your mind and open up new perspectives.
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